How Many People Are Named Kulsum?

Complete statistics for the name Kulsum: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kulsum
Very Rare
Arabic

Kulsum means 'to seek' or 'to strive', making it a name that embodies ambition. Only 53 people named Kulsum live in the US today, which means 1 in 6,281,328 Americans share this rare name. The majority, 89%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~53
Living in US
1 in 6,281,328
Americans
2017
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
To seek, to strive
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Ambitious Determined Inspired
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

203,030
Worldwide Bearers
#5,134
Global Rank
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
128,030
🇮🇳 India
34,866
🇵🇰 Pakistan
27,477
🇮🇩 Indonesia
9,533
🇿🇦 South Africa
962
🇬🇧 England
487
🇳🇬 Nigeria
481
🇺🇸 United States
271
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
233
🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates
131

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
53 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 16
47
Would be under 30 (89%)
6
Would be 30–60 (11%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 53 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2017

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
44
Classic Feel
8
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kulsum Through the Generations

Kulsum has seen steady growth since its introduction in the early 2000s, peaking in 2017 with 8 births. Today, the name's popularity remains stable, with most bearers under 30 years old. This trend reflects a modern generation embracing unique names, with Kulsum being one of the newer additions to the American naming landscape.

✨ Similar Names to Kulsum

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kulsum's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Kulsum

How Many People Have the Name Kulsum?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 53 people in the United States currently share the name Kulsum. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,281,328 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kulsum a Common or Rare Name?

Kulsum is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kulsum Mean?

Kulsum means "to seek, to strive" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kulsum in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kulsum Most Popular?

The name Kulsum reached peak popularity in 2017, with 8 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kulsum?

Approximately 53 people named Kulsum live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 53. That works out to roughly 1 in 6,281,328 Americans.

Is Kulsum a rare name?

Kulsum is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,281,328 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kulsum mean?

Kulsum means "to seek, to strive" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Kulsum more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kulsum are male and 100% are female.

When was Kulsum most popular?

Kulsum peaked in 2017 with 8 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US53
All-Time Births53
1 in X1 in 6,281,328
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age16
Peak Year2017
World Rank#5,134
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.